This nutritionist role oversees food safety, nutritional standards, food quality, and hygiene compliance across the company's catering operations. The successful candidate will ensure that meals meet nutritional requirements, client expectations, and applicable statutory and company standards, while promoting continuous improvement in food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
Assess and monitor cycle menus to ensure compliance with nutritional requirements and recommended dietary allowances
Incorporate client wellness programmes and specific dietary requirements into menus
Monitor portion sizes and recommend adjustments where necessary
Supervise and train catering staff on maintaining the nutritional value of meals
Support menu planning and ensure meals meet agreed quality and nutritional standards
Implement and monitor food safety, hygiene, and quality standards across catering operations
Ensure compliance with HACCP programmes, company procedures, client requirements, and applicable food safety regulations
Inspect kitchens, dining areas, food preparation processes, and storage facilities
Monitor food handling, preparation, storage, and serving practices
Coordinate food sample testing and ensure compliance with established food safety and quality standards
Identify food safety risks and implement corrective and preventive actions
Maintain an effective food safety and hygiene audit programme
Conduct routine and ad hoc inspections, communicate findings, and follow up on corrective actions
Investigate food safety incidents and client complaints using root cause analysis
Monitor food quality indicators and prepare reports on compliance, incidents, and improvement initiatives
Work with site management and the HSE team to maintain compliance with applicable standards
Work closely with chefs, cooks, catering managers, and kitchen teams to maintain food quality and nutritional standards
Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure procured food and ingredients meet required quality specifications
Support nutritional planning for special functions and catering activities
Monitor kitchen housekeeping, cleanliness, and safe food production practices
Deliver food safety, hygiene, quality, and nutrition training for catering employees
Promote awareness of food safety standards and good hygiene practices
Identify opportunities to improve food quality, nutritional value, and operational compliance
Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on food safety and nutrition performance
Requirements
Nutritional meal planning, food production, quality control, and meal forecasting
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Food handling, preparation, storage, sanitation, and food safety standards
HACCP principles, hygiene audits, and compliance monitoring
Menu assessment, food quality evaluation, and reporting
Computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication
Problem-solving, logical thinking, and collaboration
Integrity, initiative, and a proactive approach
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Strong organisation, accountability, and teamwork
Undergraduate degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Management
Minimum of six (6) years
relevant experience, preferably in an industrial catering environment
Nice to have:
Experience in HACCP, food safety audits, nutrition planning, and food quality control
Benefits
Empowering employees to excel in their roles
Culture of support and growth
Important Details
Locations: Kansanshi Mine & Kalumbila mine
North-Western Province, Zambia
Application deadline: 20 October 2026
About the Company
International Facilities Services (IFS) believes in empowering its employees to excel in their roles while fostering a culture of support and growth. The company delivers safe, nutritious, and high-quality catering services.
